It's spring in Moscow. The May Day celebrations have just ended, and the country is still reeling from one holiday, preparing for the next – Victory Day. Everyone is in a state of bliss and tranquility, awaiting the warm summer. Only the post office is working hard – letters, cards, newspapers, packages, and parcels are arriving in an endless stream. There aren't enough people, everyone is exhausted, tired, and irritated. The protagonist, a simple postal worker named Gerasim, is also running ar…
It's spring in Moscow. The May Day celebrations have just ended, and the country is still reeling from one holiday, preparing for the next – Victory Day. Everyone is in a state of bliss and tranquility, awaiting the warm summer. Only the post office is working hard – letters, cards, newspapers, packages, and parcels are arriving in an endless stream. There aren't enough people, everyone is exhausted, tired, and irritated. The protagonist, a simple postal worker named Gerasim, is also running ar…